www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Natshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/nats/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: Natsen-usFri, 12 Dec 2014 10:40:00 -0500London hit by air traffic control computer failurehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/12/london-airspace-closed-due-computer-failure/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>LONDON &mdash; The British government has demanded an investigation after a computer failure Friday at one of Britain's two air traffic control centers caused a major disruption of air traffic into and out of London.</p> <p>The congested airspace over the British capital was closed during the 35-minute shutdown, leading to ...Gregory Katz, Danica KirkaFri, 12 Dec 2014 10:40:00 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/12/london-airspace-closed-due-computer-failure/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNats catcher Wilson Ramos out 4-to-5 weekshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/nats-catcher-wilson-ramos-out-4-5-weeks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>NEW YORK --&nbsp;</strong>Nationals catcher <strong>Wilson Ramos</strong> underwent surgery to repair the hamate bone in his left wrist on Wednesday morning and will be sidelined from 4-to-5 weeks.</p> <p>Washington manager <strong>Matt Williams</strong> made the announcement on his paid weekly radio show on 106.7 &ndash; The Fan, confirming a Tuesday night report ...Brian McNallyWed, 02 Apr 2014 13:05:35 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/nats-catcher-wilson-ramos-out-4-5-weeks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNationals making adjustments already with Wilson Ramos sidelined 4-5 weekshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/nationals-making-adjustments-already-wilson-ramos-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK -- Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos underwent surgery to repair the hamate bone in his left wrist on Wednesday morning and will be sidelined from 4-5 weeks.</p> <p>So one day into the season, Washington is suddenly without its starting catcher and the man tabbed to be the cleanup hitter, ...Brian McNallyWed, 02 Apr 2014 18:50:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/2/nationals-making-adjustments-already-wilson-ramos-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWashington Nationals minor league spotlight: Matt Purkehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/1/washington-nationals-minor-league-spotlight-matt-p/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Age on Opening Day 2014:</strong>&nbsp;23</p> <p><strong>How acquired:</strong>&nbsp;Draft (3rd round), June 2011</p> <p><strong>Position:</strong>&nbsp;Starting pitcher</p> <p><strong>Prospect Rank:</strong>&nbsp;N/A</p> <p><strong>2013 Team/Level:</strong>&nbsp;Hagerstown Suns (Single-A), Potomac Nationals (Single-A), Mesa Solar Sox (AFL)</p> <p><strong>2013 Stats:&nbsp;</strong>18 G, 6-4, 3.80 ERA, 90.0 IP, 92 H, 45 R, 38 ER, 6 HR, 25 BB, 82 SO, 5 HBP, 10 WP, ...Chase HughesSun, 01 Dec 2013 13:00:24 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/1/washington-nationals-minor-league-spotlight-matt-p/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHARRIS: Wilson Ramos, Kurt Suzuki catching onto dual rolehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/9/harris-wilson-ramos-kurt-suzuki-catching-dual-role/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>ANALYSIS/OPINION:</strong></p> <p>Wilson Suzuki? Kurt Ramos? Kurtson Ramsuki? Just who is catching for the Nationals these days?</p> <p>For the time being, a different guy every night. Tuesday night, as the Nats opened a homestand against the Chicago White Sox, it was Wilson Ramos. Wednesday night, it will be Kurt Suzuki. Faced ...Mike HarrisTue, 09 Apr 2013 18:09:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/9/harris-wilson-ramos-kurt-suzuki-catching-dual-role/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHARRIS: Wilson Ramos' return a hidden highlight of Opening Dayhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/2/harris-wilson-ramos-return-hidden-highlight-openin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>At 1:09 p.m. Monday, Stephen Strasburg threw the first pitch of the Washington Nationals 2013 season.</p> <p>The best thing about that pitch wasn't that it was a strike, or that it signaled the start of a much-anticipated season for the locals. The best thing was it landed with a sweet ...Mike HarrisTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:22:30 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/2/harris-wilson-ramos-return-hidden-highlight-openin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHARRIS: Opening Day a grand stage for Nationals' young superstarshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/1/harris-opening-day-grand-stage-nationals-young-sup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>ANALYSIS/OPINION:</strong></p> <p>Earning the No. 1 pick in the draft is not something a team should aspire to, because you have to be pretty bad to get it. Fortunately for most teams, it is a rarity.</p> <p>It also isn't a sure thing.</p> <p>The Redskins haven't gone first since 1962. The Wizards ...Mike HarrisMon, 01 Apr 2013 18:15:04 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/1/harris-opening-day-grand-stage-nationals-young-sup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSHELLER: It's time to ring in the new ... and some oldhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/26/heller-its-time-to-ring-in-the-new-and-some-old/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Here's a prospective peek at the fun and games of 2012, with the promise that it will be a better year for somebody, somewhere.</p> <p><strong>January: </strong>Because New Year's Day falls on Sunday, millions of Americans are forced to nurse hangovers without the soothing presence of bowl games on TV. Instead ...Dick HellerMon, 26 Dec 2011 17:01:04 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/dec/26/heller-its-time-to-ring-in-the-new-and-some-old/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS